Story Behind The Song
It's really about how we age and find that our dreams will not all come true, that we will need to settle and find a way to be happy with what we have.
Song Description
It's about a woman who is very lonely and has never achieved what she's wanted to in her life. She lives in pain and the constant expectation that nothing will ever work out. She remains hopeful that her pain will someday go away, using Valium to get her by.
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Moving |
Subject |
Sadness, Sorrow |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
She waits for the moment, Pretends for the call
There are no more good options, Braced for the fall
She counted on fortune, Tied all her knots
Went down with emotion, Torn with the thought
Chorus
It?s a great day for a valium
It?s a great day to be me
I can?t wait for the heartache
To be over and be free
She plays through the motions, Tackling the days
Fixed smile on her face, As she slips out to pray
She?s tried to be patient, High stakes on the line
Failed by her pension, hoping for time
Chorus
Wakes up with new questions, A rise with the day
Steps out with intention, Fortressed for pain
She defends her position, Against those who might
Break down the fences, She built for the fight
Chorus